2017 OutlookAdam Taylor moves into his senior season with hopes of competing for playing time at I-back and playing a role on the Huskers’ special teams units. The 6-2, 210-pound Taylor has good size and physicality at running back, allowing him to have success both inside and outside in the running game. His career has been plagued by injuries, but he is hopeful of a healthy senior season with the Huskers. Taylor has also contributed on Nebraska’s coverage units throughout his career. Taylor is a business administration major and is on track to graduate in December.

2016 (Junior)Taylor played in the first five games of the year on special teams, before being sidelined by injury. He had a solo tackle against Oregon. Taylor also added depth at I-back. 2015 (Sophomore)Taylor played in every game on special teams and added depth at I-back. Taylor had five tackles on kick coverage, including three solo stops. He did not have any rushing attempts.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman)Taylor suffered a leg injury during fall camp and missed the 2014 season. He resumed running drills late in the fall.

2013 (Redshirt)Taylor redshirted in his first season and earned Offensive Scout Team MVP honors.

Before Nebraska (Katy HS)Taylor posted prolific rushing numbers during his prep career at Katy High School in the Houston area, and helped the school to a Class 5A state title in 2012. Taylor ran for 2,754 yards and 45 touchdowns as a senior, leading Coach Gary Joseph’s team to a 16-0 record and a Class 5A Division 2 state title. Katy was regarded as one of the nation’s top 20 teams following its championship season. Taylor was at his best in the state title run, first rushing 40 times for 226 yards in the state semifinals against Cibolo Steele. In the state title victory over Cedar Hill at AT&T Stadium, Taylor ran 30 times for 276 yards and five touchdowns.

Taylor was named the Houston Chronicle’s Greater Houston Offensive Player of the Year, and was the OldCoach.com Class 5A State MVP. Taylor was also an honorable-mention Class 5A Texas all-state selection.

Taylor missed nearly all of his junior year because of injury, rushing just 20 times for 106 yards. As a sophomore, Taylor helped the team to a 13-1 record and a trip to the state quarterfinals. He was the District 19-5A Newcomer of the Year after rushing for 1,553 yards and 18 touchdowns. Taylor ranked among the nation’s top 250 overall prospects and top 25 running backs by Rivals.com and in the 247 Sports composite rankings. Taylor had dozens of offers before choosing Nebraska, including Alabama, Arkansas, Baylor, Florida State, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Stanford and Wisconsin.

PersonalThe son of Barry and Fedora Taylor, Adam was born on July 19, 1995. He has volunteered his time with Uplifting Athletes, Husker Heroes, Husker Hotline, Shop with a Jock and local hospital outreach events. He was a member of the Brook Berringer and Tom Osborne Citizenship Teams in 2017.